Barbara Boxer actually said...

Senator Boxer and I introduced this legislation in order to initiate quick action to make our pipeline system safer.

This tragedy shows the heavy toll, in death and destruction, when high pressure natural gas pipelines fail. The risk is unacceptably high.

I'm asking specifically about the fines. Is it true that you rarely fine the people you oversee? Is that still the case?

We support this effort and look forward to working with the Senators and other Members of Congress on legislation that achieves these import...